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	RAAF Museum: Restorations
		For aircraft at the RAAF Museum, this process can be as simple as repainting the aircraft to a paint scheme representing a significant historical period, or a complete rebuild of an airframe to an 'as new' condition.
		Some of the aircraft in the RAAF Museum Collection are not the pristine examples that you see on display within the Museum itself, but collections of parts and wreckage that have been salvaged by RAAF personnel and enthusiasts.
		RAAF Museum Technical and Curatorial staff consult to decide on the final outcome of the project, including colour scheme for the aircraft, depicting the period the aircraft represents.
	www.raaf.gov.au /raafmuseum/exhibitions/restoration.htm (564 words)

	Maritime Security - Coastal Patrol - Port Security - CASR - Canadian-American Strategic Review - Australian Defence- ...
		All of these aircraft and their crews are leased from civilian companies – an arrangement similar to the Canadian Coast Guard ice patrols flown off of Canada's east coast.
		Because of the increasing number and complexity of the tasks required of Coastwatch, the agency was allocated substantial new resources, including funds for leasing new aircraft and increased crew levels for both maritime and aerial roles.
		RAAF patrol aircraft are regularly made available for the detection of both airborne and seaborne intruders.
	www.sfu.ca /casr/ft-ozcusdd1.htm (778 words)

	RAAF Aircraft,some rarer models Page 2
		On September 30 1943, the aircraft swung on take-off, apparently due to the collapse of the tail wheel strut.
		This aircraft was a S33, being a hybrid with a strengthened hull for a payload of 53,000 lb.
		The aircraft became known as the Kingfisher and could be operated as a land-plane or single-float seaplane, although it was used mainly in the latter configuration.
	www.diggerhistory.info /pages-air-support/ww2-allied/raaf-others2.htm (2156 words)

	GPS Part IV - US Direct and Indirect Attack Munition Programs (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		The RAAF tanker force will support the F/A-18 force in training, on long range deployments, during exercises with Allied air forces and when the opportunity arises, also refuel Allied aircraft during exercises.
		Fuel fed from the parent aircraft at pressures as low as 6 psi is charged to a working pressure of about 50 psi by a centrifugal pump, which feeds the fuel into a multiport rotary valve, which directs the fuel either back into the parent aircraft fuel system or into a vane pump/motor.
		The aircraft's existing weather radar installation was substantially revised by HdH, who added in facilities for timesharing the radar between the pilots and Mission Coordinator.
	www.csse.monash.edu.au /~carlo/archive/PAPERS/AA/raaf-707.html (3473 words)

	Buffaloes Among the Kangaroos
		Fourteen RAAF Buffalos were progressively returned to the Fifth Air Force in Australia for scrapping by January 1944, including one already written off in a landing accident before leaving Melbourne to go north.
		A second American aircraft crashed into a mountain north east of Melbourne on 1 July 1942 killing the pilot, a Lt. Null of the USAAF, and the rest were presumably progressively scrapped along with the returned RAAF aircraft.
		The Buffalos so recorded were gratefully received in Australia and put to good use by the RAAF in a time of great need, but the small number involved and their relatively unspectacular local war record has meant that they are considered as an `oddity' in the RAAF histories and will remain so in the future.
	www.warbirdforum.com /kanga.htm (1184 words)

	144 scale - RAAF RAN RAA in 1/144th
		RAAF decals may be included, but are very poor.The kit is the same as the current Academy one, complete with raised panel lines and pretty ordinary shape.
		RAAF aircraft are now sporting a low-vis scheme which would be interesting to model.
		Of the 170 odd RAAF Catalinas, 46 were delivered as amphibians, and 29 of those were converted to flying boats to increase their bomb-load, so you will probably need to ditch the wheels.
	www.geocities.com /Area51/Shire/3680/144/raaf144.htm (4895 words)

	Lincoln Nitschke's Aviation Museum & Craft Shop
		While not the most glamorous aircraft operated by the RAAF, it played an important role in the training of Australian pilots and navigators, and numerically was the most operated aircraft by the RAAF with 1028 orders.
		The Anson is quite a historic aircraft - being the first plane to have a retractable undercarriage, which was manually operated and required 140 revolutions of a hand wheel to retract or lower, a task that the aircrew dreaded.
		To ensure the plane could not be flown in an un-airworthy state, the RAAF chopped off the wings in a position similar to where the wings finish on the Anson now, and the farmer would then hook the tail of the plane to his tractor and tow it back to the farm.
	www.freewebs.com /greenockaviationmuseum/anson.htm (537 words)

	RAAF
		Tankers were seen as essential by the RAAF to support the planned Hornet force, and a request for tender for the conversion of these aircraft was issued in October, 1987.
		The RAAF Boeing BBJ is the first of it's type to be operated in the South Pacific region and is part of the Air Force's Special Purpose Aircraft fleet.
		Five aircraft are currently held at Raytheon's Avalon facility, in various stages of modification, and the RAAF is refusing to release any more aircraft until the upgraded P-3s are returned to service.
	homepage.eircom.net /~steven/raaf.htm (2347 words)

	RAAF Aircraft,some rarer models
		The rest of the 105 unit order was cancelled as the RAAF had lost interest due to the availability of American designed light and medium bombers such as the B-25 Mitchell.
		Many British aircraft were impressed into military service in 1939 and did sterling work as a communications aircraft despite looking increasingly archaic in a world of monoplanes.
		The first aircraft (A57-1) was delivered to the Aircraft Research and Development Unit on 5th May, 1943and was used for test on the Griffith suction wing, and after alteration by the Government Aircraft Factory was fitted with a 96 hp Mercury 59A engine for testing as a GlasII Suction Wing Glider.
	www.diggerhistory.info /pages-air-support/ww2-allied/raaf-others.htm (1595 words)

	P-39 Book Review by Dallas Gavan (Red Roo)
		Loaned to the RAAF by the USAAF, at a time when Australia was desperate for any sort of modern fighter, these aircraft never saw combat.
		Colour schemes were poorly documented and with many aircraft rushed into service after minimal preparation, the colours and patterns that were used are open to all sorts of interpretations.
		Aircraft with two-letter codes on the nose and others with the usual RAAF markings, but unusual camouflage, are detailed.
	www.kitreview.com /reviews/p39bookreviewdg_1.htm (846 words)

	F-111 Aardvark - Upgrading the RAAF's F-111Gs
		Because of the aircraft's SAC origins, this source code had to be purged of all modules which related to the aircraft's former SIOP mission and weapon types.
		The RAAF's strategy is to cannibalise non-flying F-111G aircraft for such components until the AUP logistical system becomes operational later in the decade.
		The RAAF is presented with an interesting dilemma in the F-111G aircraft, as a result of the previous government's unwillingness to provide resources for full long term logistical support of the aircraft.
	www.f-111.net /CarloKopp/upgrade.htm (1995 words)

	Royal Australian Air Force issue Aircraft Clocks.
		The RAAF group and section numbers used above are similar to, but differ from the section numbers used in the RAF.
		The differences are described in this undated document produced by the RAAF circa 1959, " ABC SUPPLY CATALOGUING in the ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE".
		The following gives the RAAF main group numbers as described in AAP281, 2nd edition September 1943, " standard notes for equipment personnel".
	www.cpearce.orcon.net.nz /RAAF.htm (209 words)

	uboat.net - Fighting the U-boats - Aircraft - The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF)
		RAAF Pilot Officer W.G. Loney was flying one of the RAF aircraft which shared credit for the sinking, Liberator 59/C. Two survivors from the U-470 crew were later picked up.
		RAAF Flight Lieutenant Max Paynter was flying RAF Wellington 612/O in the Northern Approaches (the sea lanes NW of the UK) at night.
		RAAF Sunderland 10/H was patrolling in the Bay of Biscay, 130 miles SW of Brest, France, when it spotted U-243.
	uboat.net /allies/aircraft/raaf.htm (5671 words)

	Spy Flight Claims May Fan Tensions
		Excerpt: While the Flight International article appears to offer little proof for its assertion that two RAAF planes were converted to spy on Indonesia, the allegation is likely to be used by the Indonesian military to Australia's detriment.
		According to the latest edition of Flight International magazine, two RAAF P-3C Orion aircraft were secretly converted between 1995 and 1998 to operate as ``intelligence platforms'' under a classified Australian defence program.
		While the Flight International article appears to offer little proof for its assertion that two RAAF planes were converted to spy on Indonesia, the allegation is likely to be used by the Indonesian military to Australia's detriment.
	www.etan.org /et2000b/may/7-13/11spy.htm (405 words)

	RAAF Airfield Defense Guards (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		With the Japanese invasion threat minimalized and the war drawing to a close, the RAAF Infantry Regiment was disbanded.
		Among the first troops to deploy were RAAF aircraft squadrons.
		To meet this new challenge the RAAF consolidated the Aerodrome Defense Officers and Drill Instructor musterings, to form the Airfield Defense Guard mustering (ADGs).
	www.specwarnet.com /oceana/raaf_adg.htm (1159 words)

	RAAF Museum: Aircraft on External Display
		Received into RAAF service on 14 January 1959, A97-214 was operated by No 36 Squadron, part of the RAAF's No 86 (Transport) Wing.
		Used as a certification aircraft for Rolls-Royce Dart 8 engines with tropical trials more..
		Originally in service with the British Ministry of Supply as G-AIMI and the RAF as WB482, the aircraft was transferred to the RAAF in April 1949 and upon arrival was re-numbered A81-1 more..
	www.defence.gov.au /RAAF/raafmuseum/exhibitions/ex_display.htm (177 words)

	Sky Blue Code Letter Decals
		RAAF Sky Blue is a lower-surface colour used on Australian military aircraft operating in Australia and the South West Pacific from the beginning of the war to the end of 1943.
		RAAF Sky Blue would have faded fast when used on highly exposed areas for code markings.
		By the closing year of the war, RAAF officials succumbed to the inevitable and specified white as the code colour on camouflaged aircraft.
	www.kitreview.com /reviews/justdecalsbg_1.htm (612 words)

	New Air to Air Refuelling Aircraft for the RAAF (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		The new refuelling aircraft will be based on the Airbus commercial A330 aircraft that is currently operated by Qantas as part of its commercial fleet.
		The basic A330 aircraft will be produced in Europe with four of the five being modified and converted into MRTT aircraft by Qantas in Brisbane.
		The contract schedule provides sufficient time for the aircraft to be extensively tested, facilities to be established and RAAF crews to be trained in order to ensure the MRTT capability is effectively introduced.
	www.minister.defence.gov.au /Hilltpl.cfm?CurrentId=4460 (303 words)

	RAAF Expansion Pack for CFS2
		The history of 75 Squadron RAAF is one of magnificence, bravery and honor, with many pilots risking - and sometimes sacrificing their lives for their country.
		The aircraft will pull to the left because of the torque (you may trim the rudder somewhat before starting).
		As far as we were able to determine during our research, the aircraft of the RAAF displayed the roundels of the RAF right on through early 1942 at least.
	jamcraft.net /DoA_42v2/Docs/RAAF_Expansion_Pack_v2.htm (5770 words)

	Daniel Leahy - RAAF & Australia Historian (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		He is the creator of the RAAF Database, about aircraft that servied with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) in the Pacific during WWII.
		Danile is working on several Pacific Ghosts upcoming releases, "For King and Country" about WWII aircraft wrecks from air forces of the British Commonwealth in the Pacific.
		Also, Daniel creates WWII aircraft skins for a variety of computer simulation games, like Combat Flight Simulator 2 and 3, and has created Pacific Ghosts' Flight Simulator Ad-Ons Section, with historical resources, links and downloads for gamers.
	www.pacificghosts.com /people/team/leahy.html (180 words)

	Sahrk Attack! RAAF Spitfire Mk.VIII in the Pacific War Decal Review by Rodger Kelly (Image Aeroworks 1/48)
		As was the privilege of a Wing Commander, the aircraft bears his initials (RG) as the aircraft code.
		Extra markings are provided to enable you model the aircraft as it appeared at different times (with a white spinner and rear fuselage band and fl serial).
		It helps you with interior colours, weathering tips and advises that the majority of aircraft featured on the sheet were fitted with bomb shackles befitting the ground-attack role that the RAAF Pacific based Spitfires found themselves in toward the end of the war.
	decals.kitreview.com /decals/sharkattackdecalreviewrk_1.htm (2098 words)

	RAAF Kittyhawk Identification Mystery (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		The aircraft was landed on a reef, which, when the tide lowered, almost fully exposed the aircraft.
		This aircraft caught my attention after watching a Discovery Channel program titled Winged Ghosts of the Pacific in which the wreck was documented.
		I then went through the cards for these aircraft, and although all were serving with 76 Squadron and went missing in August 1942, they were all a long way before or after the 27th.
	www.pacificwrecks.com /people/collaborators/leahy/serials (1137 words)

	AIRCREW LOSSES OF THE RAAF
		Aircrew Losses of the RAAF is a long term research project that is underway to ensure the names of all RAAF members who gave their lives in the service of the Royal Australian Air Force are compiled into a single document.
		At the end of each aircraft chapter there was a summary of the aircraft’s serial numbers that showed the fate of each individual aircraft.
		So it is important to note here and now that I am not only recording the names of the RAAF members that were killed but I am also listing the names of all crew members of an aircraft where a RAAF member was killed regardless of nationality, whether they themselves survived or not.
	www.adf-serials.com /aircrew (894 words)

	Military aircraft - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with military aviation.
		Surveillance aircraft or reconnaissance, or air observation post
		List of military aircraft of the Soviet Union and the CIS
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Military_aircraft (128 words)

	Ian K Baker's Aviation Colouring Books
		There are no less than 26 drawings of various Spitfires used by the RAAF in the Pacific Theatre during that conflict, which give the full gamut of schemes used during the period.
		You get a discussion on the various schemes used on these aircraft during their RAAF service, together with useful information about such things as squadron markings and modes of serial display and notes on the various colours mentioned in the text.
		No 28 includes detailed discussion of the several schemes and the changes which were made, squadron codes, changes in national markings, a table of the "second series" RAAF serial prefixes and detailed notes on all colours used on RAAF aircraft during the period.
	www.internetmodeler.com /2000/july/new-releases/book_baker.htm (616 words)

	Australia's F/A-18 Hornet Aircraft—Implications of Use in Iraq
		The decision to deploy fighter aircraft to Iraq was surprising given the historical reluctance of Australian governments to send these expensive military capabilities in harm's way.
		As around one-quarter of the operational fleet is involved, it may compromise the ability of the RAAF to keep this aircraft operational until the introduction of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter in the period 201520.
		During the 196366 Confrontation with Indonesia, F-86 Sabre aircraft from the RAAF 77th Squadron were deployed to Butterworth Air Base in Malaysia.
	www.aph.gov.au /library/pubs/rn/2002-03/03rn26.htm (1079 words)

	Special Operations.Com
		Two B707 and two C130 aircraft depart RAAF Richmond to pre-position in Western Australia.
		Remaining aircraft waiting at Diego Garcia to be called forward.
		Aircraft protection would normally be provided by a fighter escort.
	www.specialoperations.com /Foreign/Australia/SASR/SASR_Gulf.htm (1874 words)

	RAAF sighted following UFOs (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		Both aircraft continued and passed the area where the other aircraft disappeared unil they were out of sight near the Palm Beach district.
		The RAAF advises that they had not recorded any aircraft in the area, however the Navy at Jervis Bay is currently in a joint exercise with American Naval forces.
		Australia does not have a AEWAC or aircraft with a attached radar dish (however tenders are out for the purchase of such) but we have the Orion's without dish's.
	www.virtuallystrange.net /ufo/updates/1997/apr/m05-005.shtml (464 words)

	Australian Financial Review - (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		An RAAF transport aircraft leaving Baghdad earlier this month evaded what could have been a surface-to-air missile, the Australian Defence Force said on Monday.
		The risk of missile attack over Iraq is well recognised, and RAAF aircraft flying to and from Baghdad have adopted procedures to minimise the risk.
		Hercules aircraft flying this route are equipped with countermeasures, including flares and chaff, which is fired to lure away heat-seeking missiles.
	afr.com /articles/2005/03/21/1111253922349.html (250 words)

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